Hands-on Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course

About This Event

Join Megan Morin-Long for a two-hour hands-on wilderness first aid (WFA) course. Megan has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing education, and a professional certification as an ER nurse. She currently works for the University of Utah as a nursing professional developer on the Critical Care Team, training other ER and ICU nurses on, as Megan put it, “the finer art of not letting people die.”

Megan has a background in forensics and emergency medicine and a penchant for being a know-it-all when it comes to emergencies. She is your go-to gal for medical crises. Megan is also certified in Wilderness Medicine and uses that knowledge to over-pack for every camping expedition she goes on, driving her husband and children crazy. Megan said it’s okay because her dog gets her. It’s fair to say we wine hikers get her too.

What to Expect

We will do a short hike to Ensign Peak as we do our skills class. Please bring the following:

• Proper clothing / layers for summer evening hiking conditions
• Proper footwear
• Headlamp
• Water and trail snacks
• Something lightweight to sit on while we stop to eat and drink (i.e., a backpacking chair, rain jacket, plastic bag, etc.)

This hands-on skills portion will take place outdoors and will be followed by wine and a sunset view over the city. Because this course is hands on, four-legged friends must stay home.

TRAIL RATING: Easy (374′ of elevation gain)

LENGTH: .8 miles RT

CARPOOLING: Watch for an email from admin@winehikingsociety.com about 5-7 days before the event for coordination.

ALLTRAILS LINK: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/ensign-peak-trail-and-overlook

What the Course Covers

This skills class is taught in person. Megan will cover practical information such as

• General location and equipment prep
• Basic Assessment: ABCs
• Wounds, bleeding, tourniquet
• Basics of splinting
• Heat / cold-related injuries
• Burns
• Animal wounds (bites, stings)
• Special cases: Lightning, drowning, infectious diseases

You will get to practice these skills in person with Megan’s help.

Want additional instruction that covers a broader scope?

Megan is teaching a virtual WFA course on Tuesday, May 23. You can sign up for one class or both classes. Register for both the virtual class and the hands-on class and receive $5 off.

To register for the virtual WFA course and save $5, use the following link: https://winehikingsociety.com/event/virtual-wilderness-first-aid-wfa-course/. Then, use coupon code 5WFA23 at check out. Both classes must be in your cart for the coupon code to work.

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED